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A kneeling man in saffron-orange robes sits with palms pressed together in namaste before a shrine in an open-sided stone pavilion. Behind him stands a large golden deity murti pair, one figure wearing a crown and holding a trident, the other in a green-and-red sari-like garment, both draped with yellow and purple flower garlands. A decorated kalasha or ceremonial offering sits on a plate in front. Brass oil lamps line the sides, red curtains hang from the pillars, and flower offerings rest on the floor. This appears to be a puja or abhishekam at a temple shrine.

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A temple shrine photographed in daylight under a stone-pillared open pavilion with a golden arched frame. Behind an altar stands a large golden-arched niche holding a pair of carved deity murtis: a male figure with a trident and a crown, and a female figure in green and red garments, both draped in marigold and purple garlands. In front, a seated white-clad figure wears an orange turban and is adorned with a garland, flanked by a small pink-robed figure. A man in an orange robe sits on the left in namaskar, palms pressed together. Golden oil lamps stand on both sides, red curtains hang from the pillars, and brass vessels and flower offerings sit on the altar.2009-10-15A photograph of a shrine in an outdoor temple setting with carved stone pillars and red curtains. Large deity murtis of a male and female figure stand within a gilded arch, the male figure holding a trident and a damaru-like drum, both garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. In front, a smaller deity image with a crown and red-and-gold cloth sits on a white draped platform, surrounded by brass oil lamps and offering plates. A single man in orange robes sits cross-legged on the left, his hands raised in a respectful gesture during worship. Only one physical person is visible.2009-10-15A photograph of a golden-arched temple shrine open to the outdoors, with red curtains hung at the sides and tall brass oil lamps standing on both sides. Inside, a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati sits in a niche, Shiva holding a trident and Parvati wearing a teal and gold sari, both draped in purple and yellow flower garlands. In front, a priest in an orange robe sits cross-legged on a raised platform, hands joined in prayer, beside a brass kalasha, a plate of offerings and fresh flowers. A smaller white-clad figure in a pink headdress stands in the foreground of the altar. The scene suggests a puja in progress. A small copyright notice appears at the bottom right of the photo.2009-10-15A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red curtains. Two large deity murtis stand at the back: the taller one wears a crown with a red-and-green turban, carries a trident, and is adorned with silver necklaces; the other wears a tall crown and green-and-gold garments and is also garlanded. Both are draped in purple and yellow marigold garlands. In front, a seated priest in saffron robes sits on a mat, his right hand raised in a gesture while tending a ritual setup of brass lamps, brass vessels and flower offerings on a white-draped platform. A small silver-clad figure in pink sits at the center. Potted greenery and brass oil lamps surround the shrine.2009-10-15November 16 20092009-11-16A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame over a red backdrop. A large deity murti with an orange crown and a red-and-white sash stands beside a seated female figure in green and pink. Both are garlanded with marigold strands. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine on a grey stone platform, and a kalasha and offering vessels sit before the murti. At the lower right, a person in an orange robe bends forward in reverence. Carved grey stone pillars frame the scene.A photograph inside a golden-arched shrine with red drapes and grey stone pillars. Two large deity murti sit on a raised platform, the central pair in red and blue garments with turban and crown, garlanded in pink, yellow and orange flowers. In front, a smaller white-clad figure with an orange cloth and red turban is garlanded with marigolds and rests on a white cloth. A seated man in an orange shirt and orange dhoti, with a shaved head, kneels at the platform and pours or offers from a small bowl among brass plates of offerings. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a small figure sits at the right edge. The setting is an open-sided temple shrine with trees behind.2008-02-23November 25 20102010-11-25A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a shaven-headed priest in an orange-red cloth seated cross-legged at the lower left, marking his forehead and arms with white sacred ash, performing a puja. Behind him stands a large painted deity murti with four arms, holding a trident-like staff and other objects, wearing a red turban, layered red and white beaded necklaces and garlands of pink and yellow flowers, set before a yellow drape and gold-framed arch. Below, a brass kalasha, a metal bowl and a small lamp sit on a red-draped altar with fruit and a small decorated figure. To the right, a standing statue in an arched green-curtained niche wears orange clothing and a rudraksha mala with hands folded. Gilded pillars frame the scene.2013-03-31November 25 20092009-11-25July 21 20102010-07-21A temple shrine decorated with a golden arch and carved stone pillars holds two large deity murtis, one in red and orange garments with a crown and a golden tiara, the other in orange with a tall crown, both draped in long garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers. Golden lamp stands flank the shrine, and a golden kalasha sits before the deities, garlanded with flowers. A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged at lower left with palms pressed together in prayer. At right, another person in orange robes stands tending the lamps. Strictly no visible portrait identifies anyone, so no a person candidate is described; the seated figure is a devotee in saffron robes.2009-07-07